The Lexington Board of Education met in regular session in the Robert H. Whitney Board of Education Meeting Room on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Mr. Robert Whitney, President, called the meeting to order. Roll was called by the Treasurer.
Roll Call – Members present: Dr. Martin Gottschling, Mr. Dave Roberts, Mr. Keith Stoner, Mr. Rob Schuster, Mr. Robert Whitney -----5
VISITORS / COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Whitney welcomed visitors to the meeting and asked if any visitors would like to be recognized.
TDA Presentation:
Representatives from TDA and Shook Construction provided the Board with pictures and an update on various facilities project spaces, including the performing arts center, competition gymnasium, entry/dining area, collaborative spaces on the 1st and 2nd floor, and various classrooms. The Board was also provided with various samples of finishes to be used in each of the spaces.
Maintenance – Admin Report
Maintenance Supervisor, Craig Clever, provided the Board with an administrative report of the District’s custodial and maintenance activities. Mr. Clever detailed the numerous projects completed throughout the summer and leading up to the first day of school to ensure that all District facilities are safe, clean, and prepared for a successful school year. The Board expressed their appreciation to Mr. Clever and the entire custodial and maintenance staff for all of their hard work in ensuring all District facilities are clean and safe for the students. Mr. Whitney noted the cleanliness of the junior high when he was recently there and noted he has no doubt the custodial and maintenance will continue to do a great job throughout our time in our current buildings and once we transition to our new facilities.
FINANCIAL ITEMS
45-21 Motion by Mr. Stoner, seconded by Mr. Schuster to approve the following financial items: 1. The minutes from the July regular meeting was approved.
2. The monthly financial report for July 2021 was presented.
3. Approved an invoice in the amount of $17,900.75 to PowerSchool for District Schoology subscription services for the 2021-2022 school year.
4. Approved a transfer from Classroom Facilities Construction Fund 010 to LFI Building Fund 004 in the amount of $3,207,256.59.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Stoner, Mr. Schuster, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney ------5 Nay: None ------0
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
46-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing and negotiations.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0
Motion adopted.
Time entered: 7:45 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:02 p.m.
PERSONNEL
47-21 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Stoner to approve the following personnel items:
Certified:
Employment: Approved the employment of the following: Courtney “Jim” Steele - High School Health/PE teacher, one-year contract, effective August 13, 2021
Ashley Rebillot - High School ETR chairperson for the 20212022 school year, 4 years’ experience
T.J. Gerhardt - Long-term sub at the Junior High, from approximately August 19th – September 30th, $110 per day, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
English Language Learners (ELL) for the 2021-2022 school year, $20.00 per hour: Heiden Eichorn Anne Reed Sarah Freundlich
Kindergarten Assessment Team to administer: KRA, CTOPP and DRA for the 2021-2022 school year at substitute pay:
Margaret Martin Sandy LaLiberte
Salary Adjustment – Approved the salary adjustment for Grant Weaver from ME + 30 to ME + 40.
Classified:
Resignation: Accepted the resignations of the following, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year:
Ann Reed - Western educational aide
Pam Hooker - Central educational aide
Melissa Lewis - Food Service, 2-hour position
Leave of Absence: Approved the requests for leave of absence for the following secretaries:
Elizabeth Vallance - High School Student Services, from approximately September 3, 2021 – January 3, 2022
Laurie Bazley - Western, from approximately September 9 – October 8, 2021
Employment: Approved the employment of the following:
Nancy Schurig - Long-term high school guidance secretary sub, effective August 4th through the end of 1st semester
Nicole Morrison - Transportation – van driver, effective August 16, 2021, one-year contract
Dan Welsh - Transportation – van driver, effective August 16, 2021, one-year contract
Margaret Jordan - Food Service 4-hour general help/cashier, Central, effective August 11, 2021, one-year contract, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements
Janice Knox - Food Service, 2-hour general help, Eastern, effective August 16, 2021, one-year contract, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements
Anita Jacobs - Food Service sub, effective August 17, 2021, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements
Katelynn Reis - Educational aide, Western, effective August 16, 2021, one-year contract, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements
Melissa Lewis - Educational aide, Central, effective August 16, 2021, one-year contract, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements
Debbie Wisenbarger - Substitute secretary for leave of absence from approximately September 9 – October 8, 2021
Ken Brenner - 2nd shift custodian, Central, one-year contract, effective August 17, 2021
Kristen Price - Substitute educational aide, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements
Drew Jeffries - Behavioral specialist for the 2021-2022 school year, $25.00 per hour
OTHER BUSINESS:
Coaching Recommendation: Approved the following coaches for 2021-2022:
Jim Steele - Junior high football (previously approved as volunteer coach
Grant Weaver - Head girls’ basketball
Athletic Department Assistants: Approved Scott Hamilton and Tricia Brown as Athletic Department assistants for the 2021-2022 school year, $15.00 per hour.
Medical/Rx Premium Share: Approved additional 1% employee medical/RX premium share responsibility for Administrators, Supervisors, and those in non-union positions effective September 1, 2021, consistent with premium share terms agreed to with the LTA and LSA.
District Nurses: Approved the employment of the following nurses for the 2021-2022 school year: Brigit Brown, LPN – High School Sarah Mickley, LPN – Junior High Jennifer Sexton, LPN – Eastern Samantha Kessler, LPN – Central Sandra Kautz, LPN – Western Lauren Grove, LPN – 1:1 Connie Homerick, LPN – 1:1 Alisa Reinhart – Sub nurse RN BSN Brittany Grist – Sub Nurse RN BSN
2021-2022 School Protocols: Approved the 2021-2022 school protocols as listed:
Lexington Local Schools is committed to providing the best possible education for our students.
In order to do that, we believe in-person learning, with our experienced and dedicated staff, is the best way to educate our students.
We urge families to please keep their student home if they are not feeling well or if they are showing signs and symptoms of an illness. We will certainly work with students who are absent due to illness and provide opportunities for make-up work. In addition, if a student is sent to the office or clinic with symptoms during the school day, they will be asked to go home if an alternate diagnosis is not shown on file.
Facial Coverings: The use of facial coverings will be optional for all students and staff members, unless mandated by a government authority. As required by federal mandate, masks are to be worn on buses.
Physical Distancing: Social distancing: Physical distancing of 3 to 6 feet will be utilized to the greatest extent possible. We recognize this may not be possible in all our buildings or classroom settings and that our staff must balance this with maintaining effective and nurturing environments.
Hand Washing: Opportunities will be available for students to wash their hands throughout the school day and hand sanitizer stations will be available in the hallways and high traffic areas within the buildings.
Cover Cough: Staff will remind students the importance of covering coughs and sneezes.
Cleaning and Disinfecting: All classrooms will be fully disinfected on a daily basis. All school buses will be disinfected daily, as well.
Contact Tracing and Quarantining: Richland Public Health (RPH) will be managing the quarantining of individuals who are determined to be close contacts who tested positive. We will assist RPH to the best of our ability in determining close contacts that take place in a school setting or at a school-sponsored event. RPH will be managing the isolation of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. One can expect to be isolated for 10 days from the date of the positive test.
Sub List: Approved the revised Lexington sub list as presented by MOESC dated 7/21/21.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0 Motion adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
48-21 Motion by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Dr. Gottschling to enter into executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing and negotiations.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Schuster, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0 Motion adopted.
Time entered: 8:09 p.m.
Returned to regular session: 8:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
49-21 Motion by Mr. Schuster, seconded by Mr. Roberts to adjourn. 8:52 p.m.
Roll Call – Yea: Mr. Schuster, Mr. Roberts, Dr. Gottschling, Mr. Stoner, Mr. Whitney -----5 Nay: None -----0 Motion adopted.
Certificate Section 5705.412, Ohio Revised Code
It is hereby certified that the Lexington Local School District Board of Education, Richland County, Ohio, has sufficient funds to meet the contract agreement, obligation, payment or expenditure for the above, and has in effect for the remainder of the fiscal year and succeeding fiscal year the authorization to levy taxes which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide operating revenues necessary to enable the district to operate an adequate educational program on all days set forth in its adopted school calendar for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in the succeeding fiscal year equal to the number of day’s instruction was or is scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Treasurer_________________________________
President__________________________________
Superintendent _____________________________
